Seriously, this weather is giving my immune system a one-two punch to the chest and it’s killing me! Hopefully you all are better rested and less congested than I and will be able to enjoy some of the great shows we’ve got coming our way this week. Download the Venue Menu podcast for May 7th – May 13th and check out more info below.
Monday Picks:
Yellow Phone Music Conference FREE @ Double Door Networking Event: Monday May 7 | Acoustic Performances | DJ Sets | Hosted Bar from 7-9pm
Tuesday Picks:
Jenny Owen Youngs @ Beat Kitchen
Sea & Cake with Golden Retriever @ The Empty Bottle
Wednesday Picks:
Lee Fields & the Expressions with the O’My’s @ Lincoln Hall
Thursday Picks:
Smoking Popes at the Doc Martin Store on Milwaukee
It’s free but there’s limited space so go to their Facebook page to find out more info and get there early!
Ty Segall with White Fence @ Lincoln Hall
Saturday Looks Good To Me, Wild Moccasins, Love of Everything @ Schubas
Justin Townes Earle @ Park West
Download: “Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now” (Courtesey of Bloodshot records) and listen to his visit to NPR’s World Cafe.
Friday Picks:
St. Vincent @ The Vic SOLD OUT
Check out Annie Clark’s interview with The Guardian where she talks about the music she grew up listening to. Also grab a free download of “Surgeon” here.
Maps & Atlastes, So Many Dynamos & Sister Crayon @ The Metro
VHS or Beta @ Empty Bottle
Saturday Picks:
Grouplove @ The Metro SOLD OUT
Father John Misty & Har Mar Superstar @ Schubas
Andrew Bird @ Auditorium Theater SOLD OUT
Quintron & Miss Pussycat @ Empty Bottle
Sunday Picks:
A celebration of Levon Helm @ Old Town School of Folk Music
Chubby Jones 